Overview

Legal Studies from University of Chicago helps researchers better understand the legal issues to improve their research through interdisciplinary training. Admissions decisions are based on an assessment of the benefit of the legal training to the applicant's research.

Learning Goals

The particular program of study is individualized to each student and will be set in consultation with a faculty advisor. To complete the program and earn the MLS degree, candidates must successfully complete 27 credit hours of coursework. Additionally, MLS candidates must be in residence like JD students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Courts, Jurisdiction, and Procedure
Equality and Human Rights
Environmental Law
Family Law, Property Rights, Torts, and Insurance
Health Law
Intellectual Property, Technology Law, and Entrepreneurship
International and Comparative Law
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

27 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 198 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The program is designed for students who have completed their core PhD coursework and are either proposing or working on their dissertation and for established scholars whose research can benefit from legal training. MLS students can choose courses at the Law School that are relevant to their research.
Typically MLS students take one or more of the general first year law school courses and advanced law courses in subjects related to their discipline.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 12 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 12 months.

All MLS candidates receive scholarships to cover their full tuition charges.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Legal Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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